Senior Consultant, Public Policy Consulting

Job Locations
AE-Dubai | United Kingdom-London

ID

2018-4975

Function

Consulting

Introduction

The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) is a leading provider of country, industry and public policy analysis. As the research and consulting arm of The Economist Group, we deliver information that helps organizations to understand major developments in business affairs, governmental policy and development economics.

At EIU Public Policy, we help our clients navigate the toughest policy challenges. We specialise in evidence-based insights that create impact for leading companies, governments and non-profits. Uniquely, we combine the depth of a think tank with the breadth of a global media company.

The Public Policy practice is recruiting for a Senior Consultant in the EMEA region. The successful candidate will be focused on building the profile of the practice, developing consulting opportunities and overseeing the delivery of high-quality and impactful projects. This opportunity will be based either in our Dubai or London office and will be dependent on the successful candidates' current geographical location.

Accountabilities

Specific responsibilities

Project delivery

Conceptualise client projects and develop methodologies and research techniques appropriate to the tasks at hand.

Ensure that the consulting work delivered by the project team meets the quality standards, branding rules and editorial guidelines set by the Economist Intelligence Unit;

Present interim project status and final project deliverables to clients.

Business development

Serve as PPEP’s main consultant and commercial liaison in the Middle East, working to develop a book of client business there and collaborating closely with representatives of other Economist Group businesses in EMEA.

Serve as a senior client contact for key regional accounts – use influence and position to renew and grow these accounts, deepening the relationships with these clients; build and maintain relationships with key clients to ensure business is renewed and expanded. Responsible for the business development process from initial outreach to contract drafting, and contributing to team revenue targets.

Actively support regional business development activities through the generation of compelling research programs and proposals for new business development as well as consultant-driven opportunities;

Capacity building

Coach, train and mentor other team members in matters of career and personal development.

Work with the Economics Unit, Country Analysis and other parts of the Economist Intelligence Unit, including Media Businesses and Thought Leadership, to secure their input to PPEP research projects and their support in product development.

Management

Manage regional consultant(s), including planning and overseeing the project resourcing and career development of team member(s);

Support Regional Director in the regional resource (staff) assignments for both business development and project delivery, ensuring appropriate staffing that is organized and tracked through our project management software.

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If this role matches your skills, experience and motivations then please submit your CV with a covering note identifying why you feel you would be a great addition to the team along with your salary expectations.

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